Senior Mechanical Engineer (Building Services - Data Centres / Health) - ( 260000DK )
Description
About the role
Stantec have a very healthy and busy future pipeline of Data Centre & Healthcare projects in Melbourne!
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our friendly Melbourne Mechanical team. The role is suitable for a qualified candidate who has significant Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design experience. Ideally working on Data Centres & Health projects.
We are looking for someone that is able to work independently on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at different stages of completion. You will be expected to regularly attend client facing meetings and should have good consulting skills.
The role will enable the successful applicant to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a challenging and rewarding career path, in a successful Tier 1 global consulting organisation.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Develop HVAC Engineering, heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination, and documentation
- Responsible for planning and managing projects from initial planning, concept and brief, through to installation and commissioning.
- Demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery.
- Represent Stantec externally to Clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships and generate repeat business
- Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders and end users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome
- Manage HVAC design projects in accordance with code and company quality standards
- Delegate tasks to junior engineers, provide feedback and contribute to their development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bring value to in-house design/project meetings
- Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Mechanical team and to our company culture.
- Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Hold a Mechanical Engineer Degree or equivalent
- Ideally have 7 years previous HVAC design engineering experience in Consulting within the Building services industry (Happy to receive applications from candidates with less or more than 7 years experience)
- Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
- Working knowledge of Revit and other software
- Have experience planning and managing successful projects
- Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
- Positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
- Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and quality procedures
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
What we offer
We offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing:
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition Awards
- Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs
How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications
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Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne
Organization : BC-3011 Buildings-AU Victoria
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 27, 2026, 6:19:38 PM
Req ID: 260000DK
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